New Wheels
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Joined: 12-18-2005
Posts: 1,791
From: Middle Village, NY
New Wheels
I am finally getting ready to get some wheels. It broke my heart to have to shell out $400 for the optional factory mags when I knew they would soon be replaced (less than 3500 miles). Anybody want a set in perfect condition???
I remember reading about the offset and width, but could not find the posts. So, please refresh my memory. I have the factory 17 polished wheels. Plan on lowering the car in the future. Want to keep the factory tire, but would like to get a wheel wide enough for future expansion. So what offset and width?
Also, what brands do people like-strength, easy to care for (I will not be out with a toothbrush cleaning them), and price.
Finally, where is the most economical (cheap) place to get them?
I am seeing more and more HHR's in my area, and they ALL have the factory mag-so I must change mine ASAP.
I remember reading about the offset and width, but could not find the posts. So, please refresh my memory. I have the factory 17 polished wheels. Plan on lowering the car in the future. Want to keep the factory tire, but would like to get a wheel wide enough for future expansion. So what offset and width?
Also, what brands do people like-strength, easy to care for (I will not be out with a toothbrush cleaning them), and price.
Finally, where is the most economical (cheap) place to get them?
I am seeing more and more HHR's in my area, and they ALL have the factory mag-so I must change mine ASAP.
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Joined: 11-18-2005
Posts: 3,307
From: Naples, FL
i wouldent go any bigger than a 18 inch rim by 8, you do have some rubbing with 8 inch wide rims tho. I think you should stop by a custom rim place and him them measure you up and see what will fit without any problems. Hope this helps.
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Joined: 10-14-2005
Posts: 9,121
From: Rochester,N.Y.
Originally Posted by O6ChevyHHR
i wouldent go any bigger than a 18 inch rim by 8, you do have some rubbing with 8 inch wide rims tho. I think you should stop by a custom rim place and him them measure you up and see what will fit without any problems. Hope this helps.
How would you know? 
You don't even own an HHR nor have you replaced the rims on one. All you are doing is giving an inaccurate summery of what you have read on the site and adding a little safe general knowledge (Go to a shop). You should stop giving people who actually own HHRs advice untill you own and have worked on an HHR. Right know you are just talking out your ass with no real knowledge on the subject. 
Please stay out of technical threads where you don't belong until you get a clue! 
Last edited by captain howdy; May 2, 2006 at 03:23 PM.
I doubt there is a 16 year old mechanic working at a Chevy dealership. 
Do you even know what offset means? 
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Joined: 02-03-2006
Posts: 1,785
From: So Cal
Give Joey, the sales manager, a call at discounted wheel warehouse. They will advise you on the phone with what you need. You can checkout there wheels at there website:
http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/
http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/
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Joined: 12-26-2005
Posts: 830
From: GUTHRIE OK.
Originally Posted by O6ChevyHHR
yes i know what offset means, i work in parts , i order rims and stuff like that. Discounted Wheel Warehouse is a goos choice they have lots of differnt styles of rims for the HHR.
